Decision details

That Cabinet considered the consultation responses, together with the content of this report and supporting documentation.

To implement the following in the 25-26 Home to School Transport Policy:

· That the Council adopts the statutory distance eligibility criteria of two miles for primary aged learners who are attending their nearest suitable or catchment school.

· That the Council adopts the statutory distance eligibility criteria of three miles for secondary aged learners who are attending their nearest suitable or catchment school.

· Expanding the application of personal transport budgets where this is the most economically advantageous option for the Council. This option would only be implemented if the parents /guardians agree with the proposal, and they have the means to transport their child(ren) on a daily basis.

To delegate authority to the Chief Officer Communities & Place to develop and or amend the Home to School Transport Policy and any supporting guidance to reflect Cabinets decision.